Attacked by a Pit Bull
HOME Welcome to my site. I was attacked by a Pit Bull and thought a web site where others that have been through the same experience could meet. After the attack, I searched the net for information pertaining to aggressive dogs, dog behavior, even tried to find other people that this may have happened to. To my dismay, I could not find any sites for "people". Instead I found lots and lots of site devoted to pit bulls, rottweillers and other known aggressive animals, their wonderful characteristics, their loving nature, but not much from other people that have actually been attacked and lived to tell about it. So, if your one of those pit bull, or other aggressive dog loving folks that think it's all how an animal is trained; this site isn't for you. Follow the links for my story and more.Before you continue, keep in mind I do not profess to be an animal expert. I don't profess to be an expert on animal behavior. I don't profess to be an expert on certain breeds or mixed breeds. I am, however, an animal lover. I've always been one and although I have been through a terrifying experience I will continue to be a lover of "certain" animals. Before this happened to me, I was one of those people that thought it's all in how an animal is raised. Now, I'm not so sure. Genetics? Maybe. I do know I have since observed numerous well loved dogs, that have never been trained to be aggressive, have been shown love and affection and still these animals show signs of aggression. I have also spent numerous hours researching others that have been attacked, mainly children that have been attacked by their beloved family pet. In almost every incident, the owners seemed bewildered and shocked that their family pet that had been loved and cared for would harm the child that they may have slept with the previous night. I've come to the conclusion that all dogs can be aggressive because that's what they are....animals. They are territorial by nature. If they feel threatened in any way they can become aggressive and even attack. How are we as human beings to know when an animal feels threatened? I certainly wasn't threatening the pit that attacked me - I just happened to be in his line of fire.
Which raises a question....Is it worth the chance? I have seen and heard of so many people that have small children and own a pit bull or rottweiler. Each time, I ask myself....WHY? Why would any person that has a child take the chance knowing these dogs are known to be more aggressive than other breeds? Whether it's genetic or their heredity, is it worth taking a chance with the life of a child all for the love of an animal you might think is harmless? Do you know for sure it wouldn't happen to you or your child? Would you put your child in a room with a loaded gun lying on a table in plain site for the child to play with? I don't think so. Then why are we as a nation of normally loving caring people so lack and willing to take the chance with a breed of dog that has been known to have aggressive tendencies whether trained or untrained simply for the love of the breed? Where do our responsibilities lie, to our children and neighbors or to the animals?
Animal rights activist shout loud "Train your dog", "Be a responsible pet owner", "It's all how an animal is raised" and the other famous "animals have rights too". I just have one question. What about MY rights? Where do animals rights end and mine begin? Why should I have to fear walking down the street in my neighborhood because you feel your dog has rights? You leave your door open accidentally, your dog sees me walking by..........the rest is history......but, you thought he was harmless...
Read my story..................................
